Conference Schedule

Monday, January 13

1:00 PM
Arrival and settle in. Please defer to your Council's specific agenda for a more exact arrival time.
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us in the Gymnasium for the Welcome Reception and Dinner, featuring the recognition of top performers, council photos, and a highlight reel.
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Guest Speaker: Commander Guy Snodgrass

Guy Snodgrass is Chief Executive Officer for Defense Analytics, a national security and foreign policy advisory firm specializing in strategy development, government policy, and technology adoption. A retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot and former TOPGUN Instructor, his last tour of duty took him into the halls of the Pentagon where he served as communications director and chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis. During that period, he authored the publicly available 2018 National Defense Strategy for the United States, assisted with Presidential speeches, and was responsible for Mattis’s congressional testimony and public remarks.

8:00 - 8:15 PM
Group photo! Dress in your #CouncilSwag and join us in the gymnasium!
8:15 - 11:00 PM
Evening Activities and Reception
Scouting Showdown

Scouting Showdown

Minute to Win It Challenges!
One Minute. One Game. Endless Fun!
Gather your team and show us what you got!
Wear your Council swag to let everyone know who the winning team will be!

Tuesday, January 14

7:00 -8:00 AM
Breakfast at Camp Dawson cafeteria
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Council time. Please see you team leader to learn where you will be meeting.
11:45 AM OR 12:15 PM
Lunch

Group A:  Lunch begins at 11:45

Bucktail Council

Susquehanna Council

Shenandoah Area Council

Mountaineer Area Council

Chester County Council

Jersey Shore Council

Great Trail Council

Baltimore Area Council

Laurel Highlands Council

Leatherstocking Council

Group B:  Lunch begins at 12:15

Hawk Mountain Council

Virginia Headwaters Council

French Creek Council

Juniata Valley Council

Northeastern Pennsylvania Council

Longhouse Council

Baden-Powell Council

Buckskin Council

Garden State Council

Twin Rivers Council

Del-Mar-Va Council

1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
General Session in the Auditorium
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Keynote Speaker: Darin Kinn

Darin Kinn, Director of Marketing Experience at the National Council, Scouting America, will share insights on innovative marketing strategies and engagement techniques to strengthen Scouting’s reach and impact nationwide.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Break/Personal Time
3:00 PM- 4:30PM
Spark Sessions *Please speak to you team leader for which Spark Sessions you are registered for*
Offered Spark Sessions

Organizing Sustainable New Units

What can the Office of Development do for you?

Annual Giving 2025: Modernizing Friends of Scouting.

Building an Innovative Scoutreach program

Effective Unit Service

Camp Marketing

4:30 PM - 6:15PM
Break/Personal Time
6:30PM
Dinner Served in Camp Dawson Cafeteria or with Council offsite 
8:00PM
Evening Reception in Liberty Restaurant

Wednesday, January 15

7:00 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast at Camp Dawson cafeteria
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Council time. Please see you team leader to learn where you will be meeting.
11:45 AM OR 12:15 PM
Lunch

Group A:  Lunch begins at 11:45

Scout Executives

District Executives

Senior District Executives

Exploring Staff

CST Directors

Group B:  Lunch begins at 12:15

Administrative Staff

Development Directors

Chief Development/Directors of Development

Program Directors

Rangers

Assistant/Deputy Scout Executive

District Directors

Finance/CFOs

Field Directors

Marketing Staff

Director of Field Services

1:30 PM - 3:30PM
Council time. Please see you team leader to learn where you will be meeting.
4:00 PM- 5:30PM
Spark Sessions *Please speak to you team leader for which Spark Sessions you are registered for*
Offered Spark Sessions

Volunteer Talent Scouting 101

Spring and Fall Council Product Sales

Leveraging Alumni

Scouting America- National Sales Model Training “Teaser Session

Effective Unit Service

Increasing Join Scouting Night Yields and Sustaining School Relationships

Building a Successful Career Path in Scouting America

5:30 PM- 6:15PM
Conference Break/Personal Time
6:30 PM
Closing Dinner and Guest Speaker in the Gymnasium
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Guest Speaker: Dewayne Hill

Dewayne Hill is a world-renowned magician, comedian, and motivational speaker known for his unique blend of magic and humor. A Guinness World Record holder, he captivates audiences globally while inspiring them with messages on leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth.

8:00 - 10:00 PM
Evening Reception and Activity
Tailgate Party

Tailgate Party

Join us for the ultimate Tailgate Party – where good food, great company, and game-day excitement come together for a winning experience! Be sure to wear your favorite team's colors!

Thursday, January 16

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast at Camp Dawson cafeteria
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Council time. Please see you team leader to learn where you will be meeting.
12:00 PM
Departure and lunch on the road.